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Form of workAt Crestwood Medical Center, we believe in the power of diverse people to create team-oriented, compassionate care through collaboration, professional growth and leadership. We work hard each day to be a place of healing for patients and families in the community we call home. When joining the Crestwood family, you join our mission to improve our patients' quality of life and enhance the well-being of our community.
BS degree from an accredited college or university preferred. Degree must be in Medical Laboratory Science or one of the biological or chemical sciences. Laboratory training through an accredited laboratory school preferred.
Licenses/Certificates: Registration as an MT(ASCP) or equivalent required. Specialist in Blood Bank, SBB (ASCP) preferred. Successful completion of an approved BCLS course is required prior to patient contact (e.g., phlebotomy) and at least within 6 months of hire.
* Responsible for planning, coordinating, and supervising all aspects of the immunohematology department and transfusion services, including but not limited to analytical processes, new employee and student training, employee competencies, and supplies.
* Performs laboratory testing with accuracy and precision.
* Responsible for new analytical procedure development and implementation.
* Responsible for maintaining accreditation compliance (TJC, AABB).
* Evaluates employees and provides continuing education.
* Troubleshoots Blood Bank problems, including transfusion related incidents, antibody identification, donor compatibility, and obstetrical emergencies.
* Consults with medical director on blood utilization, process improvement, and quality assurance results.
* Serves as a technical expert.
* Serves as liaison with blood suppliers anticipating hospital needs in order to maintain adequate blood products inventory.
* Maintains all Blood Bank records.
* Reviews all patient results and all proficiency testing results.
* Reviews all departmental technical policies.
